According to Potholes.co.uk – the anti-pothole campaign website run by Warranty Direct – the recent stormy weather and floods followed by the threat of freezing conditions is likely to deliver “the worst pothole season ever seen in the UK.”
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Visteon acquires Johnson Controls automotive electronics business
Johnson Controls announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its automotive electronics business to Visteon for $265 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Visteon will acquire Johnson Controls’ instrument cluster, infotainment, display, and body electronics products.
VW expects to build new SUV in U.S. plant
Volkswagen plans to add a mid-sized SUV in the U.S. and will likely build the vehicle at its new factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg.
Jaguar Land Rover sales rise to record
Jaguar Land Rover reported record global sales last year, driven by growth in the Asia Pacific and China region.Jaguar Land Rover’s total worldwide sales rose 19 percent last year to 425,006 vehicles.
Fisker Bankruptcy judge orders auction
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Gross on Friday ordered a competitive auction for the assets of Fisker Automotive, rejecting a proposal by a group led by Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li to assume control of the failed electric auto manufacturer in a private sale.
